CTIA Smart Utilities Workshop Resources for DISTRIBUTECH

Published on March 6, 2024

This past week, CTIA hosted its first ever Smart Utilities Workshop at DISTRIBUTECH in Orlando, Florida. Workshop materials presented onsite included:

  • Smart Utilities Workbook: This workbook outlines the key insights, tools, and RFP considerations. 
  • Connected Utilities Use Case Guide: Scalable deployments and practical guidance. 
  • Big News! Ericsson and CTIA Certification recognizes GE Vernova's MDS Orbit as industry's first device IoT Network Certified for Smart Connected Infrastructure. To read more, please visit the press release here. 

We will be hosting another workshop at Smart Cities Connect in Raleigh, North Carolina, pre-show conference day on May 7th that will kick off with a luncheon. We hope to see you there! 

CTIA_Utility_Use_Case_Guide.pdf
CTIA_Smart_Utilities_Workbook.pdf
CTIA_Smart_Utilities_One_Pager.pdf
013124_CTIA_Distributech_Flyer.pdf
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